Taklamakan

Silencer's 'Taklamakan' is a dark and enigmatic song that delves into themes of cosmic power, desolation, and the struggle against oppressive forces. The title 'Taklamakan' refers to the Taklamakan Desert in China, a vast and inhospitable place, which serves as a metaphor for the barren and desolate state of the world described in the lyrics. The song opens with a call to 'crush the shield of the hexagon' and 'condemn the sons of the law,' suggesting a rebellion against established structures and authorities.

The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a dystopian world filled with clones, plagues, and unburnt ashes. The 'clones of zychon' and 'organs of sturm' evoke a sense of otherworldly invasion and destruction, while the 'monument of strangled masses' highlights the suffering and death that have befallen humanity. The repeated lines 'They are infected / They are torn / They are rejected / They are born' emphasize the cyclical nature of suffering and rebirth, questioning whether there is any hope for the forlorn.

The narrator of the song takes on a god-like persona, declaring themselves as the 'silverhawk,' 'razorking,' and 'cosmic observer,' among other titles. This self-proclaimed 'macabre enslaver' is both invisible and invincible, suggesting a powerful and omnipresent force that watches over and controls the fate of the world. The imagery of drinking skies and eating thoughts adds to the surreal and ominous atmosphere of the song, creating a sense of cosmic horror and existential dread. Silencer's 'Taklamakan' is a haunting exploration of power, desolation, and the eternal struggle against oppressive forces, set against a backdrop of cosmic and apocalyptic imagery.